After our recent move from Minnesota to Tennessee I have really focused on simplifying our lives. Less stuff equals more time (and money) to focus on our kiddos. With one already out of the house and one graduating high school this year, we realize more and more how quickly they grow up. Our time with them appears to be fleeting. Before I know it my daughter will be off to college. With that in mind, my halloween table is simple. Keeping it easy takes the stress and pressure off while also making it easy for others to replicate.

After a visit to my fabric bin, I used a simple piece of white cotton fabric the size of my table. It isn’t anything fancy but it provided the perfect backdrop that I was looking for. I also used a piece of buffalo plaid fabric to create my table runner. It was a little big so I tucked the edges in to achieve the look I desired. Easy peasy!

My original idea was to create spider webs that draped the table. But after playing with the webbing, I liked this look better. I think it looks like something that would come out of a witches cauldron.

I used some glitter pumpkins for each place setting. These came from Marshals years ago.

Clean and simple is the perfect start to this table for me. Then when it comes time to entertain I can add in the special embellishments for that meal.

I think the black glitter pumpkins were a Target find last year.

For some silly reason this Halloween tree has been a family favorite for years. The kids love getting it out each year.

Hope you found some inspiration for your Halloween table. Some times keeping it simply takes the stress off and actually allows us the opportunity to enjoy the moment. Don’t forget to stop by the other fabulous bloggers to find lots of Halloween inspiration.

Comments

Your family tradition of setting up the Halloween tree is heartwarming. Having gone through the kids growing up and no longer around to fill the house with laughter -I find that its these small things like a Halloween tree that brings back wonderful memories. Your sparkle pumpkins and candelabras are a fun way to celebrate Halloween. I am happy I was able to join you in the hop!

Hi Ann,
This is such a fun hop. So exciting to see the way everyone decorates for Halloween. As my kids get older and older (one already gone and another one leaving for college next year), I find that simple holiday decorations that have withstood the test of time bring me great joy. They truly hold so many wonderful memories!

Delightful! Love the fresh simplicity and clean color palette! Isn't it fun to have a tradition like your Halloween tree that is a seasonal must~we have an old wooden birthday cake that my kids insist on and my kids have kids of their own!

Your Halloween table is just beautiful! I love the oranges against the black and white checked cloth. Your Halloween tree makes the perfect finishing touch. It has been so much fun blog hoping with you this week! Happy Fall!

Hi Friend...you table is the perfect cross between fun and 'not too fussy'...it'll work for kids and adults. Do you have anything planned for Halloween this year? I'm afraid Halloween is falling off of my radar a bit of late.
Thanks for the fun ideas.
Lyn

Hi Lynn,
Halloween was a huge deal in our last neighborhood and we will miss that. We are still trying to figure out how our new neighborhood will celebrate. I only have one little one left that really celebrates with trick or treating. Always so sad when they start to out grow it!

I am enjoying this tablescape hop so much! Your elegant Halloween decor would be perfect to link up at the Hauntingly Beautiful Decor Halloween Link Party! I hope you will come on over!
https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/category/hauntingly-beautiful-decor-halloween-linky-party/

A classy, beautiful table! The pumpkins are so gorgeous, and I love the story of the Halloween tree. The black and white checkered cloth looks so elegant with orange accents. Enjoyed playing with you this week!

Love all your sparkly pumpkins and the candelabra on your table. Great use of your extra fabric with the buffalo check runner you created - it makes the perfect backdrop to that terrific Halloween tree! So nice when you have a decoration that has stood the test of time and becomes a family favourite. Indeed, our kids grow up so fast and it is nice to have these items to remember special occasions spent with them.

Tammy I so agree with simplicity....and your tree reminded me of a twig tree that I had many years ago. I used it for every holiday and my kids came to expect it... even after they had moved out of the house. I used it for hanging eggs at Easter, pumpkins at Thanksgiving and so on. Sadly, it has left the building due to many moves, but I have often thought of finding something like it again. Lovely tablescape.

HI Tammy
I saw on Stacey's blog you recently moved from Minneapolis! My son is a freshman at a college just outside of Minneapolis. STU! We are off to see him for parents' weekend in a few hours!
My sister lives in Knoxville so we love to get to Nashville (and Franklin)!!! laura

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